Artist_News J. Park Solo Exhibition Successfully Concludes as Korea’s First Guest-of-Honor Project at ‘Art Düsseldorf’
One of Germany’s leading contemporary art events, Art Düsseldorf, invited Korea as its Guest of Honor for the first time in its history and presented a solo exhibition by artist J. Park. Marking the first official partnership to spotlight Korean contemporary art, the exhibition concluded successfully on the 19th.
2026.04.28
Artist_News Dansaekhwa Master Ha Chong-Hyun’s First Major North American Retrospective to Open This September
《Ha Chong-Hyun: Retrospective》, on view September 25, 2026–January 25, 2027, at the Asian Art Museum, is the first major North American museum exhibition by pioneering Korean contemporary artist Ha Chong-Hyun. This exhibition also marks the first solo presentation by a Korean artist at the Asian Art Museum.
Nonprofit_News ACC Original Production ‘The Forgotten War’ Wins Special Jury Award at SXSW, World’s Largest Content Festival
The National Asian Culture Center (ACC, President Kim Sangug), under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, announced that The Forgotten War, planned and produced by the ACC, received the Special Jury Award in the XR Experience Competition at the “2026 South by Southwest (SXSW)” held in the United States on March 18 (local time).
Biennale_News Binna Choi Appointed as Artistic Director for the 61st Venice Biennale Korean Pavilion
The Arts Council Korea (ARKO) has appointed curator Binna Choi as the Artistic Director for the Korean Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia (Venice Biennale) in 2026.
Binna Choi previously served as a curator for the 2016 Gwangju Biennale and as a co-artistic director for the 2022 Singapore Biennale. She was the Director of Casco Art Institute in the Netherlands from 2008 to 2023. She is currently serving as a co-artistic director for the Hawai‘i Triennial 2025, which runs until May 4 this year.
2025.05.06
Art+_News Hyundai Blue Prize+ 2025 Calls for Emerging Curators
On March 20th, the open call for Hyundai Blue Prize+ began, supporting emerging curators. This year's open call has expanded eligibility, allowing any emerging curators residing in Asia or working with themes related to Asia to apply.
Gallery_Art Focus How Kukje Gallery and Gallery Hyundai Were Able to Cross the High Threshold of Art Basel in Basel
Art Basel emphasizes trust as the most crucial criterion when operating an art fair. Gallery Hyundai and Kukje Gallery, the two Korean galleries that have participated in this year’s Art Basel in Switzerland, have proven their credibility in the art market through their consistent activities.
2023.06.26
Gallery_Global K-Art Gallery Hyundai to Participate in "Art Basel, Basel" after 16 years
Gallery Hyundai, one of Korea’s major galleries, is participating in Art Basel, Basel in Switzerland, starting with a VIP opening on the 13th and running through the 18th. Gallery Hyundai is participating for the first time in 16 years since 2008 and will introduce more than 40 works by monochrome painting master Ufan Lee and ceramic artist Park Young-sook.
2023.06.14
Biennale_Art Focus The History of the Korean Pavilion at the Venice Biennale and Its 2024 Exhibition
The Korean Pavilion of the Venice Biennale was the last one to be built in Giardini Park in 1995 when more than 23 countries were waiting for the opportunity to establish a national pavilion in the area. The 2024 Korean Pavilion exhibition, co-curated by Jacob Fabricius and Seolhui Lee, will showcase the works of artist Koo Jeong A.
Gallery_Global K-Art Korean Art Galleries Participating in International Art Fairs in the First Half of 2023
Some people who first entered the art market after Frieze Seoul regarded the art fair as an event similar to museum exhibitions. Art fairs, which are held for a short period of time with the main purpose of making sales, and museum exhibitions, which are held to educate the public about art, are very different in nature.
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